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WorksheetsArc Eye Awareness Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is arc eye also known as?
Cataracts
Conjunctivitis
Welder’s flash
Glaucoma
What causes arc eye?
Infrared radiation
Bright visible light
Heat from molten metal
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Which part of the eye is primarily affected by arc eye?
Retina
Iris
Cornea
Optic nerve
How long after exposure do arc eye symptoms usually appear?
Immediately
1–2 hours
4–12 hours
24–48 hours
Which of the following is a common symptom of arc eye?
Loss of colour vision
Gritty or sandy feeling in the eyes
Eye discharge with infection
Permanent blindness
How long does arc eye usually take to heal?
6–12 hours
24–48 hours
3–5 days
Several weeks
Which treatment is appropriate for arc eye?
Eye surgery
Antibiotic injections
Cold compresses and artificial tears
Continuous exposure to bright light
When should medical attention be sought for arc eye?
As soon as welding stops
If symptoms last longer than normal
Only if vision is permanently lost
Never – it always heals instantly
What is the best way to prevent arc eye?
Closing eyes during welding
Standing further away from the arc
Wearing welding helmets or goggles with the correct shade
Using brighter workshop lighting
Who can be affected by arc eye?
Only trained welders
Only people welding directly
Only people without PPE
Welders and nearby bystanders
Which TWO methods help protect bystanders from welding light exposure?
Putting up warning signs
Wearing ear defenders
Using welding curtains or barriers
Increasing the welding current
